2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS CD player

Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 324
Display message............................ 206
EBD .................................................. 69
High-performance brake system .... 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Maintenance .................................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 147
Riding tips ...................................... 151
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 276
Where will I find...? ........................ 276
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 271
Exhaust pipe .................................. 275
Exterior lights ................................ 275
Matte finish ................................... 273
Notes............................................. 270
Paint .............................................. 272
Power washer ................................ 272
Rear view camera .......................... 275
Sensors ......................................... 275
Washing by hand ........................... 271
Wheels ........................................... 274
Windows ........................................ 274
Wiper blades .................................. 274
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
CD player (on-board computer)........ 196
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 37
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 74
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
On the front-passenger seat............ 59
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 57
Cigarette lighter................................ 254
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 275
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 116
Controlling automatically ............... 119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
General notes ................................ 116
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 121
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 121
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 326
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 326
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 122
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 119
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................ 122
Switching on/off........................... 118
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
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XTo select a preset list or station list:press and briefly hold thecordbut-ton until the preset list or station list in thedesired frequency range is shown.
XTo select a station:briefly presscord.
SIRIUS XM®satellite radio acts like a normalradio.
For more information on radio operation, see"Satellite radio" in the Digital Operator's Man-ual.
Operating an audio player or media
You can play audio files from various audioplayers or data media, depending on theequipment installed in the vehicle.
XSwitch on the multimedia system and selectCD or MP3 mode (see the Digital Operator'sManual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next/previous track:brieflypress thecordbutton.
XTo select a track from the track list(rapid scrolling):press and hold thecordbutton until desired trackCappears.
If you press and hold thecordbut-ton, the rapid scrolling speed is increased.Not all audio players or media support thisfunction.If track information is saved on the audioplayer or media, the multifunction displaywill show the number and title of the track.
Video DVD operation
XSwitch on the multimedia system and selectvideo DVD (see the Digital Operator's Man-ual).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theAudioAudiomenu.
XTo select the next or previous scene:briefly press thecordbutton.
XTo select a scene from the scene list(rapid scrolling):press and hold thecordbutton until desired sceneCappears.
Telephone menu
Introduction
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the
vehicle when driving, you may be distracted
from the traffic situation. You could also
lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
an accident.
Only operate this equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that
this is possible, park the vehicle paying
attention to traffic conditions and operate
the equipment when the vehicle is station-
ary.
When telephoning, you must observe the legalrequirements for the country in which you arecurrently driving.
XSwitch on the mobile phone (see the manu-facturer’s operating instructions).
XSwitch on the multimedia system (see theDigital Operator's Manual)
196Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays

displayed (see the manufacturer's operatinginstructions).
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, theappropriate media mode must already beturned on. Further information on media mode(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can beused:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)(Ypage 248)
RCD
RDVD (COMAND)
RSD cards
RVia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on single CD/DVD drive orDVD changer (see the Digital Operator'sManual).
Selecting using the device list
Multimedia system:
XSelectMediaMedia{DevicesDevices.The available media sources will be shown.The;dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.Playable files are played.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of chil-
dren. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medi-
cal attention immediately.
!If the SD card is no longer in use, youshould take it out and remove it from thevehicle. High temperatures can damage thecard.
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is located on the controlpanel.
XInsert the SD card into the SD card slot untilthe SD card engages. The side with the con-tacts must face down.
Removing an SD card
XPress the SD card.The SD card is ejected.
XRemove the SD card.
Connecting USB devices
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
There are two USB ports in the stowagespace under the armrest.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 248).
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Multimedia system

Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a
risk of injury, particularly in the event of sud-
den braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects
in the trunk.
Glove compartment
XTo open:pull handleCand open glove boxflapD.
XTo close:fold glove box flapDup until itengages.
In the glove box, there are a coin holder, amap holder and a pen holder.
iThe glove box can be ventilated(Ypage 123).
The glove box can be locked and unlockedusing the mechanical key.
XTo lock:insert the mechanical key into thelock and turn it to positionH.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key intothe lock and turn it to positionG.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press buttonC.AmrestDfolds out.
In the stowage compartment, there is a stow-age tray.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, aUSB port and a Media Interface is installedin the stowage compartment. A Media Inter-face is a universal interface for mobile audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod®or MP3 Player .
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Stowage and features
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